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Location:
- Situated in Seawoods, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- Covers 30 acres, adjacent to the Thane Creek Ramsar Site.
Ecological Significance:
- Part of the Thane Creek ecosystem – a tidal waterbody influenced by both freshwater inflows and marine tidal action.
- Lies along the Central Asian Flyway, supporting migratory bird species, especially flamingos.
Biodiversity Highlights:
- Serves as a critical feeding and roosting ground for thousands of migratory flamingos and other avifauna.
- Acts as a vital habitat for wetland flora and fauna.
Conservation Initiatives:
- Restoration of tidal flow and removal of invasive algae were key to reviving the wetland.
- Community and conservationist efforts played a major role in its ecological recovery.
Environmental Functions:
- Functions as an ecological buffer:
- Mitigates urban flooding.
- Prevents sea-water intrusion.
- Enhances climate resilience in the surrounding urban landscape.
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